# Software Developer

> Weekday AI · Hyderabad, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-07

**Salary:** INR 3,000,000–7,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯𝟬-𝟳𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced **Senior Python Backend Engineer** to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems and services.

The role requires strong expertise in **Python 3.x, FastAPI/Flask, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP**. You will work on distributed and microservices-based applications, building reliable APIs and backend services that can support demanding workloads and evolving business requirements.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using **Python 3.x**.
-   Build robust RESTful APIs and backend services using **FastAPI and/or Flask**.
-   Design and implement microservices and distributed backend architectures.
-   Develop efficient database solutions using **SQLAlchemy ORM**, including session management and transaction handling.
-   Design, optimize, and maintain **PostgreSQL and/or MySQL** databases.
-   Perform database query optimization, indexing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
-   Develop applications using appropriate **multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming** patterns.
-   Ensure backend services are thread-safe, reliable, and capable of handling concurrent workloads.
-   Design scalable APIs following **REST, OpenAPI, and Swagger** standards.
-   Containerize applications using **Docker** and deploy and manage workloads using **Kubernetes**.
-   Deploy, configure, monitor, and maintain applications on **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**.
-   Identify and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and production issues.
-   Develop unit tests and maintain high standards for code quality, maintainability, and test coverage.
-   Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
-   Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define technical solutions and implementation approaches.
-   Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and design reviews.
-   Monitor application health and identify opportunities for improving reliability, observability, and operational efficiency.
-   Evaluate and implement improvements to backend architecture, development processes, and engineering practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **8+ years of hands-on experience** in Python backend development.
-   Strong expertise in **Python 3.x** and object-oriented programming.
-   Extensive hands-on experience with **FastAPI and/or Flask**.
-   Strong experience with **SQLAlchemy ORM**, session management, database transactions, and efficient data access.
-   Solid understanding of **multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and thread-safe application development**.
-   Strong experience with **PostgreSQL and/or MySQL**, including database design, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
-   Hands-on experience with **Docker and Kubernetes**.
-   Proven experience deploying and managing applications on **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**.
-   Strong knowledge of **REST APIs, OpenAPI, and Swagger**.
-   Good understanding of **microservices architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and high-performance application design**.
-   Strong experience with Git, code reviews, unit testing, and modern software engineering practices.
-   Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-optimization skills.
-   Ability to design reliable backend systems and make sound technical decisions.
-   Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
-   Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive technical initiatives from design through production.
-   Bachelor's or Master's degree in **Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline** is preferred.

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